Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton
Dental practice · Preston
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Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton is a dental practice in Preston, Lancashire, run by Dr Ritu Dhariwal. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm; Tuesday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7:30pm; Wednesday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm; Thursday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7:30pm; Friday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Taking new NHS patients: adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 67 Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6RH
- Telephone
- 01772 797724
- CQC rating
- CQC does not rate dental practices
- Provider
- Dr Ritu Dhariwal
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 23 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01772 797724
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton
67 Longridge Road
Ribbleton
Preston
PR2 6RH
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Free on-site car parking
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Train station nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 23 September 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Clock Garage, Longridge Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Disabled car parking
- Facilities for assistance dogs
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
- Autism training for staff
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Documents available in large print
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Sign language interpreter available online
Children and families
- Children’s play area
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 23 September 2026.
About this dental practice
| Registered name | Drakes Dental Care |
|---|---|
| Provider | Dr Ritu Dhariwal |
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Preston |
| NHS organisation code | V45141 |
| CQC location ID | 1-10517335321 |
Official website: Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is taking new NHS patients.
This applies to:
- adults entitled to free routine dental care
- children aged 17 or under
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Updated on the NHS website on 13 October 2026. Checked on 26 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here. CQC last inspected this practice on 2 February 2024.
Read the CQC record for Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton
Frequently asked questions
When is Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton?
Telephone: 01772 797724.
Is Drakes Dental Care, Ribbleton taking new NHS patients?
Taking new NHS patients: adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 13 October 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
Nearby dentists
295 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XE
Telephone: 01772 794468
About 1.3 miles away
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Telephone: 0330 333 5366
About 1.5 miles away
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Telephone: 0330 333 5366
About 1.5 miles away
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